Patents by Inventor Timothy Guertin
Timothy Guertin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9400332Abstract: An imaging method includes obtaining a first image data for a subset of a target region, the subset of the target region having a first metallic object, obtaining a second image data for the target region, and using the first and second image data to determine a composite image. A imaging system includes a first detector configured to provide a first projection data using a first radiation having high energy, and a second detector configured to provide a second projection data using a second radiation having low energy, wherein the first detector has a first length, the second detector has a second length, and the first length is less than 75% of the second length.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2013Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignees: VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL AG, VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Josh Star-Lack, Michael Green, Heinrich Riem, Timothy Guertin
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Publication number: 20160196390Abstract: A handheld electronic device includes a network communication device for wirelessly receiving information regarding a plurality of tasks involved in a treatment process for a patient from a database, a processor for processing the information regarding the plurality of tasks, a housing containing the processor, wherein the housing is configured for handheld, and a screen configured to display a graphic using the information regarding the plurality of tasks, the graphic indicating the plurality of tasks on respective dates in a time line.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Applicant: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Timothy GUERTIN, Brian SPATOLA, Ross B. HANNIBAL, Paul YOKOYAMA
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Publication number: 20140110594Abstract: An imaging method includes obtaining a first image data for a subset of a target region, the subset of the target region having a first metallic object, obtaining a second image data for the target region, and using the first and second image data to determine a composite image. A imaging system includes a first detector configured to provide a first projection data using a first radiation having high energy, and a second detector configured to provide a second projection data using a second radiation having low energy, wherein the first detector has a first length, the second detector has a second length, and the first length is less than 75% of the second length.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicants: VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL AG, VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Josh STAR-LACK, Michael GREEN, Heinrich RIEM, Timothy GUERTIN
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Patent number: 8633445Abstract: An imaging method includes obtaining a first image data for a subset of a target region, the subset of the target region having a first metallic object, obtaining a second image data for the target region, and using the first and second image data to determine a composite image. A imaging system includes a first detector configured to provide a first projection data using a first radiation having high energy, and a second detector configured to provide a second projection data using a second radiation having low energy, wherein the first detector has a first length, the second detector has a second length, and the first length is less than 75% of the second length.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2008Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignees: Varian Medical Systems, Inc., Varian Medical Systems International AGInventors: Josh Star-Lack, Michael Green, Heinrich Riem, Timothy Guertin
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Patent number: 8604454Abstract: An energy modulator for use with a particle source that provides a beam of particles includes a first block moveable between a first position and a second position, wherein when the first block is at the second position, it is in a path of the beam, and a second block moveable relative to the first block, wherein the second block and the first block are offset from each other in a direction of the beam, wherein the first block has a first energy absorption characteristic, and the second block has a second energy absorption characteristic that is different from the first energy absorption characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Guertin, Marcel Marc
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Publication number: 20130085778Abstract: A handheld electronic device includes a network communication device for wirelessly receiving information regarding a plurality of tasks involved in a treatment process for a patient from a database, a processor for processing the information regarding the plurality of tasks, a housing containing the processor, wherein the housing is configured for handheld, and a screen configured to display a graphic using the information regarding the plurality of tasks, the graphic indicating the plurality of tasks on respective dates in a time line.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Timothy GUERTIN, Brian Spatola, Ross B. Hannibal, Paul Yokoyama
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Patent number: 8330132Abstract: An energy modulator for use with a particle source that provides a beam of particles includes a first block moveable between a first position and a second position, wherein when the first block is at the second position, it is in a path of the beam, and a second block moveable relative to the first block, wherein the second block and the first block are offset from each other in a direction of the beam, wherein the first block has a first energy absorption characteristic, and the second block has a second energy absorption characteristic that is different from the first energy absorption characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2008Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Guertin, Marcel Marc
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Publication number: 20120097871Abstract: An energy modulator for use with a particle source that provides a beam of particles includes a first block moveable between a first position and a second position, wherein when the first block is at the second position, it is in a path of the beam, and a second block moveable relative to the first block, wherein the second block and the first block are offset from each other in a direction of the beam, wherein the first block has a first energy absorption characteristic, and the second block has a second energy absorption characteristic that is different from the first energy absorption characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INCInventors: Timothy Guertin, Marcel Marc
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Publication number: 20100051833Abstract: An energy modulator for use with a particle source that provides a beam of particles includes a first block moveable between a first position and a second position, wherein when the first block is at the second position, it is in a path of the beam, and a second block moveable relative to the first block, wherein the second block and the first block are offset from each other in a direction of the beam, wherein the first block has a first energy absorption characteristic, and the second block has a second energy absorption characteristic that is different from the first energy absorption characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Guertin, Marcel Marc
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Publication number: 20090283682Abstract: An imaging method includes obtaining a first image data for a subset of a target region, the subset of the target region having a first metallic object, obtaining a second image data for the target region, and using the first and second image data to determine a composite image. A imaging system includes a first detector configured to provide a first projection data using a first radiation having high energy, and a second detector configured to provide a second projection data using a second radiation having low energy, wherein the first detector has a first length, the second detector has a second length, and the first length is less than 75% of the second length.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2008Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventors: Josh Star-Lack, Michael Green, Heinrich Riem, Timothy Guertin
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Patent number: 7547901Abstract: An improved particle beam treatment system optionally includes exchangeable particle beam nozzles. These particle beam nozzles may be automatically moved from a storage location to a particle beam path or between particle beam paths for use in medical applications. Movement may be achieved using a conveyance, gantry, rail system, or the like. The improved particle beam treatment system optionally also includes more than two alternative particle beam paths. These alternative particle beam paths may be directed to a patient from a variety of different angles and in different planes.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Patent number: 7402823Abstract: An improved particle beam treatment system optionally includes exchangeable particle beam nozzles. These particle beam nozzles may be automatically moved from a storage location to a particle beam path or between particle beam paths for use in medical applications. Movement may be achieved using a conveyance, gantry, rail system, or the like. The improved particle beam treatment system optionally also includes more than two alternative particle beam paths. These alternative particle beam paths may be directed to a patient from a variety of different angles and in different planes.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Varian Medical Systems Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Patent number: 7402824Abstract: An improved particle beam treatment system optionally includes exchangeable particle beam nozzles. These particle beam nozzles may be automatically moved from a storage location to a particle beam path or between particle beam paths for use in medical applications. Movement may be achieved using a conveyance, gantry, rail system, or the like. The improved particle beam treatment system optionally also includes more than two alternative particle beam paths. These alternative particle beam paths may be directed to a patient from a variety of different angles and in different planes.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Varian Medical Systems Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Patent number: 7402822Abstract: An improved particle beam treatment system optionally includes exchangeable particle beam nozzles. These particle beam nozzles may be automatically moved from a storage location to a particle beam path or between particle beam paths for use in medical applications. Movement may be achieved using a conveyance, gantry, rail system, or the like. The improved particle beam treatment system optionally also includes more than two alternative particle beam paths. These alternative particle beam paths may be directed to a patient from a variety of different angles and in different planes.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Varian Medical Systems Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Publication number: 20080071420Abstract: A patient treatment system includes one or more automated patient transporters configured to move a patient from a preparation area to one of a plurality of alternative treatment areas, and to position the patient relative to a therapeutic radiation beam. Both transportation of the patient and positioning of the patient are optionally performed while the patient is secured to one of the patient transporters. A control system may be used to both position and transport the patient responsive to a patient treatment plan.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Timothy Guertin, Marcel Marc
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Publication number: 20080067451Abstract: An improved particle beam treatment system optionally includes exchangeable particle beam nozzles. These particle beam nozzles may be automatically moved from a storage location to a particle beam path or between particle beam paths for use in medical applications. Movement may be achieved using a conveyance, gantry, rail system, or the like. The improved particle beam treatment system optionally also includes more than two alternative particle beam paths. These alternative particle beam paths may be directed to a patient from a variety of different angles and in different planes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Timothy Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Publication number: 20080067448Abstract: An improved particle beam treatment system optionally includes exchangeable particle beam nozzles. These particle beam nozzles may be automatically moved from a storage location to a particle beam path or between particle beam paths for use in medical applications. Movement may be achieved using a conveyance, gantry, rail system, or the like. The improved particle beam treatment system optionally also includes more than two alternative particle beam paths. These alternative particle beam paths may be directed to a patient from a variety of different angles and in different planes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Timothy Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Publication number: 20080067449Abstract: An improved particle beam treatment system optionally includes exchangeable particle beam nozzles. These particle beam nozzles may be automatically moved from a storage location to a particle beam path or between particle beam paths for use in medical applications. Movement may be achieved using a conveyance, gantry, rail system, or the like. The improved particle beam treatment system optionally also includes more than two alternative particle beam paths. These alternative particle beam paths may be directed to a patient from a variety of different angles and in different planes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Timothy Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Publication number: 20080067450Abstract: An improved particle beam treatment system optionally includes exchangeable particle beam nozzles. These particle beam nozzles may be automatically moved from a storage location to a particle beam path or between particle beam paths for use in medical applications. Movement may be achieved using a conveyance, gantry, rail system, or the like. The improved particle beam treatment system optionally also includes more than two alternative particle beam paths. These alternative particle beam paths may be directed to a patient from a variety of different angles and in different planes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Timothy Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Publication number: 20070003010Abstract: A radiation system includes a radiation source capable of generating a radiation beam having an energy suitable for treating tissue, an imager operatively associated with the radiation source, and a PET imager located adjacent to the imager. A radiation system includes a first ring, a radiation source coupled to the first ring, an imager operatively associated with the radiation source, a second ring located adjacent to the first ring, and a PET imager coupled to the second ring. A radiation system includes a structure having a first side, a second side, a first opening located on the first side, a second opening located on the second side, and a bore extending between the first opening and the second opening, a radiation source located outside the bore, and a PET imager located within or adjacent to the bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2006Publication date: January 4, 2007Inventors: Timothy Guertin, Richard Stark, George Zdasiuk, Stanley Mansfield, Steven Prince, Raymond McIntyre, Marcel Marc